08/06/2026
🌄🇲🇽 From Mexico’s mountains to the Great Wall of China, an extraordinary achievement for Mexican athletics!
Miriam Morales Hernández won the women’s 21K race at the Great Wall Marathon 2026, one of the world's most challenging road races. 🏃♀️🥇
Competing on a demanding course known for its thousands of steps, steep climbs, and difficult terrain, Morales Hernández delivered an outstanding performance to claim victory and raise Mexico’s flag on an international stage. 🇲🇽🏆
A proud athlete of Mixtec Indigenous heritage, her success highlights the talent, dedication, and perseverance that have helped athletes from Indigenous communities excel in sports both in Mexico and around the world.
Her accomplishment is the result of years of training, discipline, and hard work, and serves as an inspiration to runners and aspiring athletes everywhere.
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